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Promising review: "After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me, and smells great too. Here's how I used it: I wore down the stick just a little to where the texture from the salt is visible, scrubbed around on my face so there was plenty of product, then I used my fingers to gently massage all the gunk away. Rinse, pat dry, and enjoy the softness. Highly recommended for sensitive skin sufferers like myself." —LuckLocust
Get it from Amazon for $12.50+.
Promising review: "I have had acne for nine years. I'm in my late 20s now. My acne is cystic acne mainly, and sits on my cheeks, and chin primarily. They are deep, red, and take weeks to go away (if they ever do). I have tried switching my laundry soap, multiple face washes, moisturizers, natural oils (like coconut ), my makeup and many spot treatments. Some things would make the acne a bit better, but would never actually clear it up. I have been using this soap for exactly one month. Immediately, I noticed the redness decreased. Over several days, I noticed I had no new pimples developing. After the first two weeks or so the majority of my acne was gone. Now, after one month, a lot of my dark scar spots are gone or seriously diminished. I have made NO other changes to my diet, makeup or skin routine. I have only been using the soap twice a day — morning or evening. For such a great value, its worth a shot!" —TammyLou
Get it from Amazon for $4.18.
Promising review: "This stuff really works. I live in Minnesota, and it gets extremely dry and cold here in the winter. So much so that my fingertips and backs of my hands crack and bleed every year. My doctor recommended Aquaphor and I've tried other creams over the years, but nothing really worked. Within about four days of using Working Hands, the cracks were almost fully healed, and within a week, the pain was gone. I put it on after a shower in the morning, and before going to bed. THIS STUFF IS AMAZING!" —scientist guy
Get it from Amazon for $8+.
Promising review: "LOVE this moisturizer. Putting this one feels like you are giving your skin a cool glass of water. My esthetician has even asked me which moisturizer I use because of how nice my skin looked. Recently I ran out of this and instead started using a couple of different moisturizer samples I had acquired, and I missed this enough so that I ordered some more before I was even all the way through the other samples." —curi0us
Get it from Sephora for $22+.
Promising review: "I've had oily skin my whole life and have used countless types of oils blotting sheets because they're life savers. THESE ARE AMAZING. Great deal, big sheets, and they pull out one at a time so easily. I used to use Clean & Clear sheets or knock offs of the same thing but I'll never go back. Give these a try — completely worth it." —Kelsey
Get a 100-sheet pack from Amazon for $6.95+.
Promising review: "Absolutely love this product!! I’ve recently struggled with acne all over the face, and while washing it every single night helped a bit, nothing was giving me truly clear skin. I bought this gem and very quickly that changed! I’m so pleased with this product and how well it has helped clear up my acne! My face always feels incredibly soft after using it, and the best part is that it doesn’t make my usually-oily skin look greasy when applied!! I’ve been recommending this product to everyone I know! It’s an absolute must have!" —Jennifer R Bennett
Read our write-up of this facial oil.
Get it from Amazon for $15.95.
Promising review: "I have been using this twice a day for about a month now. After I cleanse my face, I use a cotton round and apply it all over my face and neck. I noticed reduction in redness and spots within two weeks! Just last night my boyfriend asked 'Did you already take your makeup off?' I had just cleansed my face and applied my Thayer's. When I told him so, he said 'You look like you’re still wearing your makeup!' As someone who has always had some issues with acne and uneven skin tone, the reduction in redness is a godsend! Definitely worth the cost to try it if you’re even slightly intrigued by this product’s abilities." —Ashley
Get it from Amazon for $10.04+ (available in three scents).
Check out "This Highly Rated Witch Hazel Toner Is The Best Skin Care Product Under $10" for more info on why we can't get enough of this stuff.
Promising review: "I'm always looking for new products that actually work – these eye patches are a staple in my bag. I use them before events, after a long night out, when I need a little pick-me-up, and I take them when I travel. Sometimes I even use them on the plane to freshen up if it's a super long flight. The individual patches are packaged compactly so you can easily toss them in your toiletry bag or purse." —Lovetoshop
Get them from Amazon: a five-pack of the illuminating version for $15 or a five-pack of the rejuvenating version for $10.50.
This derma roller has a suuuper small .25mm needle length that won't hurt your skin at all — it allows serums to sink deep into your skin for maximum effect!
Promising review: "BUY THIS NOW. I have genetically bad skin. I have huge pores, discoloration, acne, and acne scars. I am a 21-year-old and I go to Mayo Clinic Dermatology. They said my only hope was having laser treatment to fill my scars and pores. My friends showed me a video of a derma roller and I spent months doing research. I finally decided to take the plunge and order this product. I have used this about eight or nine times and my skin is looking considerably better. I still have acne, obviously, but this is helping to heal my old scars and shrink my monstrous pores. I love it. I haven't combined the roller with any special treatments for better absorption. My skin looks tighter, healthier, and better than it has in many, many years." —Jennifer Beranek
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+.
Promising review: "The results are unbelievable. I was a bit skeptical because all the reviews were from caucasian women. I was slightly worried that my skin would not respond as well but I was quite mistaken. With or without makeup, my skin is bright, smooth and my spots are disappearing. One other result I am sure a number of people have not noticed is that your palms get softer, too. I guess the residue on the palms makes them soft and supple." —Mayowa O.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+.
Thirsty for more info? Check out "This Vitamin C Face Serum May Give You The Best Dang Skin Of Your Life".
Promising review: "There are so many reasons to love this product. First off, it smells divine, but more importantly, it works so freaking well! After one use, my skin was glowing. After a week, my forehead had cleared of all the little clogged pores. What witchcraft is this?!? I have a feeling this will obtain my holy grail product status." —kaesha
Get it from Sephora for $58.
Promising review: ""I have extremely sensitive skin. I look at oil and break out. I am careful about how I cleanse and how I moisturize, as one misstep means weeks of recovery. I threw caution to the wind with these, and I am obsessed. I have so many of these now. I do them about five times a week. They feel great, moisturize, and smell amazing. They are delicate and lovely." —Megan D.
Read our full write up of these inexpensive sheet masks.
Get them from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 3 color sets).
Promising review: "I have combination skin. During the summer, it gets oily very fast and during the winter it is extremely dull and dry looking. My skin is sensitive and most of the time has a pinkish red color to it when it is so dry and irritated. However after using this spray, my skin is much healthier looking and has a dewy, fresh look. It even helped calm down the redness. I haven't had this for a full week yet and I'm head over heels in love and can't wait to order more of this stuff. Holy grail in my skincare routine now!" —Haley O.
Get it from Amazon for $7+.
Promising review: "The product worked well in a few of my dark spots! I had dark spots from picking at some pimples, and honestly, now they are basically gone! This product rocks!" —YoungChico69
Get a 12-pack from Sephora for $28.
Promising review: "Cetaphil is an amazing product. Our family has been using it for the longest time. It is not sudsy like ordinary soap which makes it very easy to rinse. You will not spend a lot of time just to remove that slippery feeling when using soaps. After you dry with a face towel, you will feel the difference on your skin. Oil is gone without you face feeling stretch dry." —dada
Get it from Amazon for $9.52.
Promising review: "I am in love with this charcoal scrub. It is very gentle on the skin for being a 'scrub' and it leaves a very moisturizing feel when rinsed off. I have noticed that my skin appears more even toned and there are SIGNIFICANTLY less blackheads then before. I've been using about once a week (sometimes two) along with my regular skin care routine and I've gotten several compliments for how well my makeup looks and how healthy my skin looks, but I’m not wearing any! That shoes how much more even and clear my skin looks!" —Elicia Cano
Get it from Amazon for $12.98.
Promising review: "I am just sitting here admiring my baby-smooth, soft heels...and it is all thanks to this product. I have been trying EVERYTHING to get rid of the gross calluses on my heels, and nothing was ever fixing it. I found this on Amazon, and decided to give it a try because of all the great reviews...and it is totally legit. It took all my calluses right off, and now I use it every few days for a little upkeep if I notice any hint of roughness starting to come. This thing is awesome. Definitely buy it!!" —Luisa Rueckert
Check out our full write-up on this amazing foot file.
Promising review: "I am VERY pleased with this. I have been having random adult acne. I have tried everything from the drugstore and none of those products worked as effective and quick as this treatment! It has changed my skin in less then a week. Now I'm just trying to get rid of the scars." —Maria29
Get it from Sephora for $26.
Promising review: "After doing tons of research on the best moisturizers, I kept coming across Neutrogena's Hydro Boost gel-cream. It's only $15 — which is significantly cheaper than other skin care products I've used — so I figured it would be worth a try. SPOILER: It's a godsend. I actually use it twice a day: once at night after washing my face, and in the morning before applying my makeup. No lie, the results are immediate. My matte foundation goes on smoother than ever, and there are ZERO skin flakes!!!" —Kayla Suazo
Read our full review of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Gel Moisturizer.
Get it from Amazon for $15.63+.
Promising review: "If you have issues with acne (especially those nasty whiteheads) but can't afford all the fancy step by step treatments out there, you at least need to buy these. This truly worked in minimizing my pimples, sucking up the wound and keeping big pimples from getting worse. It really does draw up the puss to the patch! I leave one on overnight and just slowly peel off and then wipe away any remaining puss. I even let my mom who was visiting try it on her pimple and she loved them, so I had to order more!" —Megan Meehan
Get a set of 36 from Amazon for $12.50+.
Promising review: "This lotion is absolutely phenomenal! I have always had dry skin, but I have always hated having to apply lotion. Most of the time I forget to put it on, or I simply don't want to put lotion on. I hate the way that regular lotion feels on my hands and skin. This wet skin moisturizer has turned that completely around. All you do is apply it to your wet skin right after you turn off the shower and then dry off with your towel as usual. It is 100 times more pleasant to apply than traditional lotion. There is no greasy or oily feeling at all with it and it smells amazing. In fact, when you're applying it you don't really feel anything at all. My skin is so soft and smooth after applying it. Not only is it so much better to apply than regular lotion, but it also moisturizes better than any other lotion I have ever used." —Arjun Patel
Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in six varieties).
Promising review: "I don't have enough good things to say about this sunscreen. It goes on silky (not oily) and has a matte finish. It moisturizes your skin and leaves it looking wonderful all day long. Surprisingly a little bit goes a long way. This sunscreen with change your life. Period. It's the best smelling sunscreen I've ever smelled like coconuts, Hawaii and tropical forest in a bottle. The smell isn't even the best part, it's vegan! No animal testing, it's hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. So, not only does it not test on animals, it doesn't have all the horrible chemicals in it and it STILL works 100% better than big name brands out there. Magic in a bottle." —Crazydogcatlady
Get the 30 SPF from Amazon for $15.99 (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "I can't even begin to tell you just how REFRESHING this mask feels — especially with NYC summer in full swing, it was just what I needed. And...it actually *stays* extremely cool for the whole 10-15 minutes you have it on for. It also stays on my face SO WELL — there's no fear of slippage and I can still do my usual stuff sitting up, rather than being forced to lay down. My face felt so hydrated, bouncy, and plump, ideally what I wish my face would look like if I actually got enough sleep and drank enough water 😅." —Sarah Han, Beauty Writer
Read our full review of the Watermelon Glow Jelly Sheet Mask.
Get it from Sephora for $8.
Promising review: "I have suffered from severely chapped lips for a long time. I have ten or more lip balms that I put through a rotation to try to keep my lips hydrated. I tried this product and loved it immediately. It is now part of my nighttime routine. I just scoop a tiny amount onto the spatula and spread it on my lips prior to bed. In the morning, I wake up with soft and hydrated lips that last all day. I will definitely re-order when needed, but that may be a while because a little goes a long way with this product." —Brianna
Get it from Amazon for $20.
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